State Of Play

Episodes

Season 1

S1 E1Episode 1

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

When Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, falls on the Tube tracks and is killed, it devastates her high-profile boss, Labour MP Stephen Collins. The press smells blood and questions are asked about the nature of his relationship with Sonia.

S1 E2Episode 2

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

After the murder of DI Brown, the Metropolitan Police puts the tough-minded DCI Bell on the investigation. He knows Della is withholding information and is determined to find out what she and Cal know.

S1 E3Episode 3

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

Cal is released from jail by DCI Bell and colludes with him in a plan to smoke out the hit man. As Cal waits it out, his team pins the author of the anonymous letters to a City wideboy named Dominic Foy.

S1 E4Episode 4

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

Cal and Anne’s affair prompts Stephen to instruct Andrew Wilson to spin the news around the press and ruin Cal’s reputation. Meanwhile, Cal and his team corner Dominic Foy, who is edgy, obstructive and constantly changing his story.

S1 E5Episode 5

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

When the UK’s largest oil company gets wind of where the newspaper’s investigation is heading, Cameron finds himself under pressure from his Board and makes a startling decision.

S1 E6Episode 6

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MViolence, Coarse language, Sexual references

Stephen is obsessed with finding out who is protecting George Fergus. Cal and Cameron plan to print the story, in spite of the editor’s opposition.